Rory McIlroy Seeks Second Green Jacket at 2026 Masters

The 2025 champion is looking to secure another title in Augusta.

Mar. 30, 2026 at 6:06pm

A fragmented, geometric painting in shades of green, white, and blue, depicting the dynamic action of a golf tournament through Picasso's cubist lens.A cubist interpretation of the iconic Augusta National Golf Course captures the energy and excitement of the 2026 Masters Tournament.NYC Today

The 90th Masters Tournament is set to take place from April 9-12, 2026 at the iconic Augusta National Golf Course. Some of the biggest names in golf, including 2025 champion Rory McIlroy, 2022 and 2024 winner Scottie Scheffler, 2023 victor Jon Rahm, and past champions Hideki Matsuyama and Dustin Johnson, will be competing for the coveted green jacket. Last-minute single-day and multi-day passes are still available, with prices starting at $11,268 for Sunday's finale on Vivid Seats.

Why it matters

The Masters is one of the most prestigious and historic golf tournaments in the world, drawing the top players from around the globe to compete on the legendary Augusta National course. With several past champions and rising stars in the field, the 2026 edition promises an exciting showdown as players vie for the iconic green jacket.

The details

The 2026 Masters Tournament will take place from April 9-12, with practice rounds starting on April 6. In addition to McIlroy, Scheffler, Rahm, Matsuyama and Johnson, the field will include other top international winners such as Chris Gotterup, Marco Penge, Naoyuki Kataoka, Tom McKibbin, Casey Jarvis, and recent Texas Children's Houston Open champion Gary Wildwood. While tickets are not cheap, with four-day passes starting at over $20,000, the experience of attending the Masters in person is considered priceless by many golf fans.

  • The 2026 Masters Tournament will take place from April 9-12, 2026.
  • Practice rounds will be held from April 6-8, 2026.

The players

Rory McIlroy

The 2025 Masters champion, seeking his second green jacket.

Scottie Scheffler

The 2022 and 2024 Masters champion, looking to add another title.

Jon Rahm

The 2023 Masters champion, aiming to defend his title.

Hideki Matsuyama

The 2021 Masters champion, hoping to regain the green jacket.

Dustin Johnson

The 2020 Masters champion, seeking to win his second title.

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What’s next

The 2026 Masters champion will be crowned on Sunday, April 12, 2026.

The takeaway

The 2026 Masters Tournament promises an exciting showdown between golf's elite, with several past champions and rising stars vying for the prestigious green jacket. While tickets are expensive, the experience of attending this historic event in person is considered unparalleled by many golf enthusiasts.